Coffee makers are consistently damp, which makes them not only susceptible to mold, but it also can cause them to attract bugs. If you find yourself struggling with tiny bugs entering your coffee maker, there are some things you can do to eliminate them once and for all.
Other than being damp and dark, which is the ideal climate for many different types of bugs, there are other reasons as to why bugs like coffee makers. For starters, coffee makers live in kitchens, and bugs love kitchens due to the presence of food and crumbs. It’s only natural for them to migrate over to the coffee maker at some point.
Coffee makers also tend to develop a coffee sludge inside if they aren’t cleaned regularly. Because coffee is sweet, bugs are naturally attracted to this area.
More often than not, fruit flies are what you’ll find in your coffee maker because they are attracted to the sweet coffee itself. Once they’re there, they often will lay eggs, which makes getting rid of them more challenging.
Other types of bugs that are found in coffee makers include baby cockroaches, house ants, fungus gnats, and mold mites. Keep in mind, though, that if your coffee maker has bugs, there’s a very good chance that the rest of your kitchen has them, too. Overtime, consuming coffee with bugs or eating food with bugs can make you sick. If this isn’t a problem you can tackle on your own, it’s best to bring in the professionals to get rid of the bugs for good.
There are many methods you can use to get rid of bugs in your coffee maker and prevent them from coming back.
Clean your coffee pot by brewing equal parts white vinegar and warm water. Run it through a full cycle, and then run just warm water through another cycle. Once this is done, thoroughly clean the outside of your coffee maker, making sure to get into all the nooks and crannies. You can clean the outside with dish soap or any other disinfectant.
Use sticky traps to prevent roaches and other crawling bugs from entering your coffee maker. If you struggle with fruit flies in your coffee maker, use a fly trap. You can purchase these or make a homemade fly trap by combining fruit and water in a jar and covering with perforated aluminum foil.
As stated above, if your coffee maker has bugs, there’s a solid chance your kitchen does, too. To keep bugs out of your kitchen, keep it clean and crumb-free. A quick wipe down of the counters in the morning and at night, sweeping after eating, and making sure to store food in sealed containers is a great way to keep your kitchen tidy.
Bugs can oftentimes be hard to get rid of on your own. They may be living in the walls or underneath your flooring, making it incredibly difficult to eliminate them. If you’ve been battling bugs in your coffee maker and kitchen for longer than you’d like, it’s best to call a professional pest control company to tackle the problem.
Horne’s Pest Control offers free estimates throughout the Augusta, GA area. Technicians receive extensive training and treat your home like it’s their own. Contact them today for a free pest control estimate!
